Charles G. Meyer III 20YEARSAWARDED

Charles G. Meyer III

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Biography

Charlie Meyer is a seasoned employment litigator and trial lawyer who also provides counseling to businesses facing complex employment issues and workplace disputes. His experience includes the defense of employment discrimination claims asserted under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, Section 1981, and the Virginia Human Rights Act and related state laws. His employment practice also includes the defense of employment contract disputes, Title IX Claims, OSHA complaints, and restrictive covenant litigation. Charlie brings both trial experience and a deep understanding of employment law to assist clients in mitigating risk and navigating high-stakes employment litigation.

Charlie’s practice extends beyond employment law to include business litigation, professional liability, and directors and officers (D&O) defense. With a track record of over sixty jury trials and numerous bench trials in state and federal courts, Charlie brings successful courtroom experience and practical advice to help clients achieve their business and litigation objectives.

Prior to joining O’Hagan Meyer as a founding member and president, Mr. Meyer was a Vice President and shareholder of LeClairRyan, where he chaired the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Team. He also served as in-house counsel for United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company and previously was an associate with McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe.

Works at
O'Hagan Meyer

30 Best Lawyers awards

O'Hagan Meyer logo

Locations

Languages

  • French

Education

  • Yale University, B.A., graduated 1988
  • University of Cambridge, M.Phil., graduated 1989
  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1992

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • Supreme Court of Virginia

Affiliations

  • Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) - Member
  • Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legal Institute - Chair
  • Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) - Member & Former Board of Directors Member
  • Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) - Member
  • Virginia Chamber of Commerce - Member, Board of Directors, & Executive Committee
  • Professional Liability Attorney Network (PLAN) - Member & Former Vice Chair
  • International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) - Member
  • Lawyers Helping Lawyers, Inc. - Member
  • Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA) - Member
  • Richmond Bar Association - Member & Former Board of Directors Member
  • Virginia Bar Association - Member of Executive Committee

Client Testimonials

Charlie is a "go-to" lawyer for employment matters. He is not only a brilliant employment attorney, but he provides practical and timely advice in a way that relates directly to his clients. His demeanor and ability to illustrate cases make him particularly effective in front of juries.

Richard Nunez (HD Supply)

Marietta, GA

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Labor Law - Management, Richmond (2021)
  • Employment Law - Management, Richmond (2020)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Richmond (2018)
  • Employment Law - Management, Richmond (2017)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Richmond (2016)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Richmond (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mass Tort Litigation
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Special Focus:
  • Individuals
  • Litigation

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